Current bid, over $39 million.

[safeinOhio]

http://www.marketwatch.com/story/sothebys-to-auction-edvard-munchs-the-scream-2012-02-21-1032350

Sotheby's to auction Edvard Munch's 'The Scream
WASHINGTON (MarketWatch) -- Sotheby's BID +1.30% said Edvard Munch's "The Scream" will be put up for sale May 2, as part of the auction house's offerings of impressionist and modern art. The iconic work by the Norwegian painter is instantly recognizable in both art and popular culture. Media reports said the painting could fetch $80 million.

[Brother Buzz]

1. It's a steal at $39 Million

[Motown_Johnny]

2. EIGHTY MILLION DOLLARS !?!?!?

[lastlib]

3. Yes, it's true--

Some people are not taxed enough.

[SammyWinstonJack]

4. Not nearly enough.

[dixiegrrrrl]

5. It's...trickle down......don'tcha know.

[lastlib]

13. Trickle down? Or Piss On....?

[snooper2]

6. for a picture lol

[librechik]

9. AAAAARRRRGHHH!!!

[Motown_Johnny]

12. I thought about posting that

but it seemed a little obvious


Still pretty funny.

[safeinOhio]

7. Those job creators need those tax dollars to invest

in art and hedge funds that bet on oil futures, driving up the price of oil $40/barrel.

[hughee99]

8. Is this one of the painted versions, or the pastel versions?

If I remember right, there are 4 "official" versions, 2 painted, 2 pastel, all done by Munch.

[ornotna]

11. pastel

I like the original painted version better.

[benld74]

10. Yep, just Munch on that,,,,,,